Fall has finally come and with the chilly winds comes a brand new school year. It can be tough to make smart buying choices to reduce your carbon footprint when there are so many back to school sales and options to choose from. Luckily and surprisingly to us, some of our favorite brands are already banding together to make a positive impact on our world’s ecosystems.

The Surf Industry Coastal Defenders (SICD) program is a collection of companies and their CEO’s who want to preserve our Earth’s Oceans. Popular brand names like Volcom, Hurley, Billabong, Vans, Sanuk, and Dragon have all made a pledge to keep our beaches clean of litter and to fight water pollution. You may recognize many of these companies as well known “surfer” brands and outdoor sports retailers.

This Fall you can do your part to stay on trend with these amazing products and join SICD’s effort to keep our beaches beautiful. All of these products are available easily on Amazon and any major retailer that carries outdoor apparel, making it super easy to help out.

Billabong has been partnered with SICD for over a decade. On every tag, Billabong restates their mission to protect the ocean in collaboration with SICD just to remind the wearer what good their purchase did; beyond looking great, of course.

The Billabong Unisex Command Pack comes in 10 sleek color combo’s and sports an impressive capacity for storage. The backpack’s inner slip is perfect for laptops and tablets. The outer pockets have card compartments for IDs, passes and bag tags. The shoulders are designed to be soft and comfortable, shifting weight evenly even for bulky sports equipment like wetsuits and flippers, making it a must have this back to school season.

The backpack pairs nicely with Billabong Junior’s Pitstop Truck Hat, coming in 8 California inspired colors. The hat is stylish with an adjustable band for maximum comfort. Best of all? It’s unisex just like the backpack, making it versatile and fashionable for both guys and girls on their first day back to school.

Dragon is a brand proud to be apart of the Surfer Industry Coastal Defenders and is doing their best to produce great, premium eyewear and burn away oceanic pollution. Their Dragon Alliance The Jam Sunglasses are some of the slickest we’ve seen this season with an impressive 16 vibrant colors that go with any back to school look.

You may remember Hurley from the early 2000’s as being a brand that was booming on every beach but what you may not know is the company’s commitment to inclusivity, positivity and giving back to the community. This includes beaches that Hurley believes should be respected as well as enjoyed.

The Hurley Men’s One and Only Black Flexfit Hat is a staple in many surfers, skaters, and even most Californian’s wardrobe. It’s a classic with a sleek, timeless design that is breathable and comfortable. It’s made in the USA and comes in a few choice colors, iconically embroidered with the company’s signature logo front and center.

Sanuk is enthusiastic about giving back to the community. The company’s name means Sun in Thai, reflecting it’s optimistic attitude and mission statement. This footwear company produces very comfortable and durable wear that is made with ergonomic, simplistic designs that look right at home on the beach.

Sanuk Men’s Chiba Sidewalk Surfer Shoe looks like sun-bleached burlap but feels like heaven. The look of this shoe has a very boho presence and looks fantastic with laid-back styles. They’re versatile for any casual occasion and come in a few shades of their signature khaki color for variety.

Sanuk Men’s Vagabond Slip On is made out of cozy canvas and is one of the most comfortable shoe options out there. It’s made for surfers to easily slip in and out of on the beach with accompanying holes on the side for water to wash out of it. This shoe is durable and will last you far into the next semester.

Sanuk Women’s Fiona Flats are the complete package; cute and comfy. It comes in a variety of appealing color options that brings out your inner surfer girl. They’re breezy and also anti-bacterial to make sure they keep for a good, long while. You won’t want to let go of them once you feel how nice that textile feels on your arches.

SICD is working double time with these companies to preserve our nation’s beautiful oceans. Along with being premium quality items that look great in any type of wardrobe, you will know profits are being put towards the efforts of oceanic health and the preservation of our sea life.

Companies like these inspire us with their efforts. They remind us that even large entities can make big changes and take steps towards reducing our global impact. This back to school season it’s a compassionate gift to purchase products that go towards the greater good. Our ocean is the most diverse ecosystem on our little blue planet. Let’s work together to make it a place we all want to visit.